PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) decisions — 2021

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent disability level since October 14, 2016. He also received TDIU and SMC based on housebound status.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's occupational history and functional impact of his service-connected conditions. Additional evidence is needed, including an addendum medical opinion on the effects of PTSD on employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's rehabilitation plan and vocational rehabilitation services need to be reviewed due to her request for a change in her long-term goal from obtaining an engineering degree to pursuing a medical doctorate. The discontinuance of her VR&E services was also challenged, and both issues are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to November 19, 2016. Therefore, his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability was denied.

The Board has remanded the cases due to missing records and a need for new VA examinations. The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but he claims it should be higher. His right hand fracture case also needs more evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD was found to cause occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 9411. The Board denied higher ratings for other conditions and issues.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has rendered him unemployable, and a TDIU rating is granted. The extraschedular rating for PTSD with alcoholism is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and an initial compensable rating prior to December 26, 2018, and a rating in excess of 30 percent thereafter for bilateral hearing loss disability were both denied by the Board.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD is at least as likely as not related to witnessing a tank accident in May 1981, where he was involved in training with his unit. As such, service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and TDIU. The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's hypertension was related to his service-connected PTSD or any other condition, nor did it establish that he could not work due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent from June 6, 2016. He also received a TDIU effective June 6, 2016.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for secondary service connection for sleep apnea, finding that his service-connected PTSD and depressive disorder have aggravated his sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted.,The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD remains at 70 percent, but a higher rating is denied.

The Board has denied service connection for PTSD, right ankle disability, and lumbar spine disability. Service connection was granted for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, anxiety, and depression disorders due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's PTSD contributed to his death. The appellant contends that frequent startle responses from her husband's service-connected hearing loss and PTSD exacerbated by remodeling work at their home likely contributed to his death.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other acquired psychiatric condition, and therefore service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD with TBI was granted a rating of 50 percent from February 6, 2007 to July 18, 2009.,Service connection for bilateral shoulder conditions was denied.

The Board has granted service connection for schizoaffective disorder and remanded the issue of service connection for PTSD.